# MyShipTracking vs Anchor Alarm / Watch

The clearest difference is rating: Anchor Alarm / Watch at 4.7 against MyShipTracking's 4.4. Anchor Alarm / Watch also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (55% vs 40%). MyShipTracking's advantage is ratings volume (4.5K vs 814) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MyShipTracking sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month and Anchor Alarm / Watch sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Anchor Alarm / Watch holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyShipTracking has 4.5K ratings behind it against 814, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of MyShipTracking's written reviews are positive against 55% of Anchor Alarm / Watch's.

MyShipTracking ships an update every 2 months, Anchor Alarm / Watch fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyShipTracking | Anchor Alarm / Watch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myshiptracking/id1403038386/reviews) | **[4.7 (814 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anchor-alarm-watch/id1428485893/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.5K** | 814 |
| Positive reviews | 39.9% of reviews | **54.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 74 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nativity](https://appshunter.io/developer/496945983) | [w+h GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1142977449) |

## What reviewers say

### MyShipTracking

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myshiptracking/id1403038386)

Monitor global maritime traffic using real-time Automatic Identification System (AIS) data. Access detailed vessel information, port data, and weather overlays. Manage your fleet and receive alerts for movements within custom areas.

**Highlights:** Real-time ship tracking, Extensive vessel database, Port database and calls, Fleet management, Custom area tracking, Real-time notifications, Weather overlays

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chief Officer | $17.99 | per month |
| Captain | $22.99 | per month |
| Chief Officer | $49.99 | per year |
| Captain | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Real-time tracking
- 🔍 Detailed ship information
- 📍 Accurate location data
- 💡 Useful for ship enthusiasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate or outdated ship positions
- 📵 Lack of real-time updates
- 🔍 Missing ship details
- 📺 Excessive advertisements
- 🔒 Login issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Inability to add ships to fleet
- Incorrect ship locations or information

**Requested features**

- Improved map view with more features
- Ability to track specific ships
- Notification system for ship arrivals/departures
- Offline mode or caching for better performance


### Anchor Alarm / Watch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anchor-alarm-watch/id1428485893)

This app monitors your boat's position and alerts you if it drifts outside a set radius. It offers remote monitoring with two devices and a feature to find anchorages. You can also request yacht charters directly through the app.

**Highlights:** Set custom anchor radius, Receive immediate alarm alerts, Adjust monitored area precisely, View boat location history, Remote monitoring with two devices, Search for nearby anchorages, Request yacht charters

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock as a subscription | $3.99 | per year |
| Anchorage search subscription | $9.49 | per year |
| 8 days anchorage search | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30 days anchorage search | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock as a one-time purchase | $22.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate and efficient
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 Provides security and peace of mind
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes or stops working unexpectedly
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🔔 No audible alarm or alarm issues
- 🤖 Remote/pairing functionality unreliable

**Reported bugs**

- Anchor position lost repeatedly
- Alarm not triggered or not working as expected
- Connectivity issues with remote devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to adjust anchor settings remotely
- Option to change units from meters to feet
- Louder alarm volume
- Improved reliability and consistency


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyShipTracking free?

MyShipTracking is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Anchor Alarm / Watch free?

Anchor Alarm / Watch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MyShipTracking or Anchor Alarm / Watch?

Anchor Alarm / Watch is rated higher. MyShipTracking averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4.5K ratings, while Anchor Alarm / Watch averages 4.7 from 814 ratings.

### Do MyShipTracking or Anchor Alarm / Watch have ads?

Neither MyShipTracking nor Anchor Alarm / Watch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MyShipTracking or Anchor Alarm / Watch?

MyShipTracking ships an update every 2 months, and Anchor Alarm / Watch fortnightly. Most recently, MyShipTracking was updated on October 29, 2026 and Anchor Alarm / Watch on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*